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Why ShiftPixy Stock Needs to Cool Off Before It’s Buy-Worthy

The gig economy bolsters ShiftPixy’s longer-term viability, but PIXY stock requires some patience.

The Trade Guns of August

The trade war should start impacting the real economy as early as next month, assuming peace doesn't break out. And the impact isn't going to be good.

What Are the Best Sectors to Invest in for 2018?

The Energy, Consumer Discretionary and Technology sectors have been among the best sectors in terms of performance so far in 2018, and they are expected to continue this success for the remainder of the year.

Tesla Inc Whistleblower Continues to Rile Musk

Tesla Inc’s dispute with a former employee has escalated. Martin Tripp has filed a whistleblower lawsuit with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Citigroup Earnings Beat EPS Target, But Revenues Disappoint

Investors anticipated firm signals of economic resilience from the latest Citigroup earnings, but instead, they received more of the same.

Prime Day Doesn’t Really Matter for Amazon, but It’s Nice

Amazon Prime Day is coming. But it doesn't matter too much for AMZN stock. Amazon Prime Day is the icing on the cake and the cake itself is already pretty sweet. That’s because AMZN is already dominating the e-commerce world.

How to Enter the World of Bitcoin Investing in a Few Easy Steps

Almost anyone who can obtain a digital wallet and find an exchange can engage in bitcoin investing or treat the virtual currency like money.

Tilray IPO Buzz: This Pot Deal Is Ready To Hit The Markets

Cannabis is definitely a hot area for investors. And this bodes very well for the upcoming Tilray IPO. While the company is fairly small -- and the valuation high -- the deal will probably get a strong reception.

Canopy Growth Stock Is Your Best Bet in Marijuana

Canopy Growth has attracted a market cap of $6 billion on $78 million in sales over hopes that Canadian legalization will open the pot market.

5 Places to Invest in a Frothy Market

Finding investments in a frothy market is difficult. But don't worry, these 5 investment ideas will round out your portfolio until more bargains re-emerge. From cash to emerging market sectors, there are ideas for every investor.

IQiyi Stock Is Priced Right Amid a Ton of Continued IPO Turbulence

After a surge since the IPO, iQiyi stock has cooled off. But these could be an opportunity. The fact is that the growth story is still very much intact.

Bank of America Stock Looks Good on Paper, but That’s About It

BAC stock was a notable winner in 2017, but this year, the tables are turning because BofA can’t deliver meaningful growth.

Is the Amazon Bubble Bound to Pop Sooner Than Later?

The Amazon bubble will pop when everyone is in AMZN stock and some catalyst causes investors to re-evaluate its value.

Don’t Let the Bot Purge Spook You Away from Twitter Stock

The recent news that Twitter suspended 70 million troublesome accounts shocked Wall Street, but don’t overreact on Twitter stock. The future isn't changing here.

AT&T Looks to Transform Itself Into a Cloud Czar

AT&T thinks it can turn HBO into Netflix - and itself into a dominant cloud player by pushing that content on captive subscribers.

The Yahoo Japan Deal Is Just One Cog in the Gear

While the media focuses on Softbank’s increased stake in Yahoo Japan, the real story is what inspired the move in the first place

Trump Tweets Threat to Pfizer but Investors Shrug it Off

Pfizer shrugged off the latest Trump threats to rein in its drug price hikes. It remains a stodgy dividend stock.

Will Netflix Conquer Bollywood Next?

This month, Netflix is releasing its first drama series featuring Bollywood stars Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Sonos IPO Optimists Need a Reality Check

The Sonos IPO benefits from the substantive hype surrounding the smart-speaker market, but you shouldn’t ignore serious vulnerabilities.